Waterfront Estate - Custom home, 2.87 acres, private pier on the Nanticoke River leading out to the Chesapeake Bay. Masterfully-designed to maximize waterviews from most every room, and built with exceptional craftsmanship on a double-lot in prestigious Holly Shores - a sought-after, established community of gorgeous homes, rich with nature - from bald eagles to herons and egrets. This 4BR/3.5BA home offers 3,591 sf above-grade living space, in addition to 784 sf finished walk-out basement living space and 522 sf of storage/workshop space. Flexible floorplan offers plenty of room to entertain or relax. Welcoming 2-story foyer features a lovely staircase. Roomy kitchen with a darling breakfast nook. Formal dining room, perfect for celebrations, boasts a tray ceiling and chair-rail molding. Gather in the living room around the wood-burning fireplace w/convenient electric insert - or the family room w/wood-burning fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Library / office offers another flex space - with views of the front and rear yards. Convenient 1st floor bedroom and full bathroom. Half bath. Laundry room heads out to the attached 3-car garage. Upstairs, a true owner's retreat - spacious bedroom with private balcony, luxuriate in the full, en-suite bath - jetted tub, stall shower - stackable washer/dryer included. 2 additional bedrooms, a 3rd full bath, and a nice loft area open to the foyer complete the 2nd floor. Walk-out basement with finished recreational spaces, workshop, and storage spaces. Enjoy crisp Autumn mornings on the screened porch or deck. Community pier and boat ramp. Spend the day on the glorious Nanticoke River and out to the Chesapeake Bay. Low HOA of only $300/year. Minutes to unique dining, shopping, and events in Downtown Seaford - or a quick trip to the beloved Delaware Beaches for a rich and varied entertainment, world-class restaurants, boardwalks, State Parks, and more! Life in Sussex County is good - from the Beaches to the Bays and Beyond! Sizes approximate - per recent appraisal, taxes approximate. NOTE - Not pictured - Basement and closet interiors.
Sold for $1,025,000 on 05/29/25
$1,025,000
1 Tidewater Dr, Seaford, DE 19973
4beds
4,376sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
2.87 Acres Lot
$1,025,000 Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$3,533 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 02, 2025 at 03:37am
Listed by:
Brandon Brittingham 443-783-3928,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
RANDY HILL, RS-0017062
The Real Estate Market
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2070954

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Balcony Access
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Chair Rail
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Laundry
- Level: Main
Library
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Loft
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Storage room
- Level: Lower
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Zoned, Forced Air, Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air, Geothermal, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Main Level, Upper Level, Washer In Unit, Has Laundry, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Curved Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Chair Railings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Palladian, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Improved,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning, Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,898
- Total interior livable area: 4,376 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,591
- Finished area below ground: 785
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Circular Driveway, Asphalt, Free, Driveway, Private, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 10
- Details: Garage Sqft: 792
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Brick, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Water, Trees/Woods, Garden, Panoramic, Scenic Vista
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, Boat/Launch Ramp - Public, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access, River
- Body of water: Nanticoke River
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 400
Lot
- Size: 2.87 Acres
- Features: Fishing Available, Front Yard, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s), Year Round Access, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13206.00319.00
- Zoning: AR-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent,Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Details
- Builder model: custom home
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Cable
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seaford
- Subdivision: Holly Shores
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- Amenities included: Boat Ramp, Common Grounds, Pier/Dock
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple